Francis Hutcheson

Francis Hutcheson (1694 - 1746) was a moral philosopher, born in Ulster, son of a Presbyterian minister. He was educated in Glasgow, became professor in the university there and founder of the Scotch school of philosophy, who, according to Dr. Stirling, has not received the honour in that regard which is his due.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means.

- Inquiry into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue

Francois de Quesnay